Biography - N. Denise Asher

Denise literally "grew up" in the legal field. She started as a legal secretary in the late 1970's, and later attended law school at night, graduating valedictorian of her class in May, 1994.

In 1995, Strauss & Asher was formed. Denise's trial practice focused on helping injured consumers in the areas of medical malpractice, products liability and personal injury. Her dedication to her clients, strong work ethic, and talents in the courtroom lead to numerous outstanding trial lawyer awards, including Consumer Attorney of the Year in 2007. Her most cherished accomplishment, however, is the reputation she earned for being an attorney of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

Having seen the tremendous benefit of alternative dispute resolution in litigation, Denise changed the focus of her practice in 2008 towards serving the legal profession and its clients as a full-time mediator. Denise’s approach to mediation recognizes that every party and case are unique, and believes her role is to help fashion a process which works to the benefit of everyone involved.

Denise continues to devote a significant amount of volunteer time to programs designed to help attorneys hone their mediation and trial skills, as well as promote civility in the law. To that end, Denise is a frequent speaker, evaluator, and workshop leader for local bar associations, professional groups, and law schools.

As a mediator, Denise brings with her many years experience, dedication to the profession, and a passion for helping others. Denise is committed to earning your trust, and is there to help you and your clients find the solutions you seek.